Switzerland

Because it is bordered by 5 countries (Austria, Germany, France, Italy and Liechtenstein), Switzerland is a very multicultural nation with a long history of 'neutrality'.

The country is most famous for its banking, watchmaking, cheese and chocolate. Swiss cuisine is very varied, including meat, dairy products and bread- but also fruits and vegetables. It combines the best of its neighbouring influences.

Swiss Geography

Switzerland is divided into three regions: the Jura Mountains, the Mittelland, and the Alps. It can be sub-categorised into 26 "cantons": Aargau, Appenzell Ausser-Rhoden, Appenzell Inner-Rhoden, Basel-Landschaft, Basel-Stadt, Bern, Fribourg, Geneve, Glarus, Graubunden, Jura, Luzern, Neuchatel, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Sankt Gallen, Schaffhausen, Schwyz, Solothurn, Thurgau, Ticino, Uri, Valais, Vaud, Zug, and Zurich. Switzerland is a completely landlocked country with many mountains (the highest points in the Alps) and lakes. It has cold winters, making it excellent for skiing, and warm (not hot) summers.

Swiss Language

The official languages of Switzerland are German, French, Romansch and Italian.

Most popular city in Switzerland

The capital of Switzerland (officially the Swiss Confederation) is Bern, but the largest is Zurich, and the overall Swiss population is just under 8 million.

Lausanne
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